DJ Hurricane Net Worth: 5 Facts You Should Know

DJ Hurricane is an American hip hop DJ, producer and rapper. He made his name in the 1990’s by being part of the group involving Beastie Boys, the group that was originally formed in 1981.

He has had a great career enjoying what he truly loves and is very good at. Today the hip hop DJ is more focused on the production aspect in the music industry though he does do performances on special occasions.

1. DJ Hurricane net worth is estimated to be $2 million

As of 2018, DJ Hurricane net worth is estimated to be $2 million. The artist has made the majority of his money through the work that he has done over a large span of years performing on Live events as the main DJ. During his prime years, his schedule would be pack for a full year as he was high on demand for his skills and charisma.

He is also known for living a lavish lifestyle which has been featured several times on media through the account of his kids. It looks like DJ Hurricane is currently enjoying the fruits of his work as a DJ along with his family and friends nowadays.

2. He has three solo albums

The artist started his career in New York City improving his skills with Run D.M.C. He was passionate about the art from the age of 11 and would form his own groups called Solo Sounds and the Afros over the years. One of the highlights of his career has been his debut album called The Hurra that was released in 1995. He released two more albums during his career.

He would go on to have great associations and performances with top artists including the reign of bands like Public Enemy, Xzbit, Rah Digga, Talib Kweli, Black Thought, and Kool G Gap Band. His most notable performances in the recent years were with his association as a touring DJ for Faith Evans that lasted for 4 years.

3. He made his name as an international DJ with Beastie Boys

After being introduced with the band members of Beastie Boys, they eventually decided to form a partnership that has benefitted both of their careers looking at the past.

The partnership would lead to DJ Hurricane being the main hip hop DJ for the Beastie Boys on tour. This collaboration was wildly successful and helped Hurricane’s professional career as a DJ leaps and bounds.

This led him to many more offers and because of his actions for those offers, he has also been able to proudly present himself as a producer as well with his production company Don’t Sleep Productions.

4. He has had 4 children with Dawn Fite

His real name is Wendell Timothy Fite and he was born on January 12, 1965, in Dallas, Texas. The famed DJ is married to Dawn Fite and together they have four children namely Jennifer, Jarell, Ayana, and Quran.

As his timing on tours which used to take out the majority of the time before has reduced, he is seen spending a lot more time with his children and nurture them to see them grow up.

5. His daughter Ayana Fite was a TV Personality

Until recently, her daughter used to appear as one of the main stars of the reality show called “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta”. The show focuses on the lives of a group of young adults who have links to the hip hop world of the famous 1990’s.

Ayana Fite appears in the show for being the daughter of DJ Hurricane, a man very acquainted with the hip hop scene of the 90’s. The show also includes he daughters of other famous rappers like Jermain Dupri, Lil Wayne and TI.

There is a lot of drama in the show which does bring in many viewers. Ayana however has decided a new paycheck from the show as she has other interests for her life.

DJ Hurricane’s most famed child actually has entrepreneurial dreams and is working on building her own clothing line having previously worked as a manager for the H & M clothing store. But it looks like Hurricane’s daughter is also going to set the stage for success through her clothing line just as his father did in as a hip hop DJ.